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What Are the Health Benefits of Dandelion Root?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 5, 2015

You may consider dandelion as a type of weed, but its root has a long history of therapeutic use. Dandelion has been used since ancient times for its healthful properties and support for liver complaints.[1] In Korean herbal medicine dandelion has been used to improve energy levels and health.[2] It is generally accepted by many people in Mexico, and elsewhere in the world, that natural plants have beneficial effects. Indeed, research has shown that compounds in plants have pharmacokinetic effects.[3] Dandelion, long speculated to have antioxidant activity and hepatoprotective properties, […]

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Fighting Fungus: Cleansing With Active Horopito

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 5, 2015

New Zealand lies deep in the South Pacific, an island not to itself, but by itself. This seclusion has resulted in an amazing example of extraordinary flora and fauna. Aside from the incredible wildlife and sweeping views, New Zealand is home to over 2000 unique plants that have had the interest of the natural medicine and herbal remedy crowds for a long time. One plant in particular, horopito (Pseudowintera colorata) has been of specific interest due to its demonstrated ability at fighting harmful organisms, including fungus and Candida albicans. (more…)

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Fighting Fungus: Cleansing with Jatoba

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 5, 2015

Jatoba (Hymenaea courbaril) is a tree indigenous to the Amazon rainforest and Central America that can grow up to 90 feet tall and contributes to the rainforest canopy. Jatoba produces a dense, hardwood that is durable and termite resistant, making it very useful for carpentry, flooring, and furniture. One of the most interesting things about wild jatoba is that when the tree's life cycle is finished and the tree dies, unlike most other rainforest trees, the wood of the jatoba tree does not rot. (more…)

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The Benefits of Wormseed for Harmful Organism Cleansing

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 5, 2015

The benefits of American wormseed are primarily centered around its ability to help the body establish an environment that is inhospitable to harmful, invading organisms; which are attracted to weakened, unhealthy, toxin-ridden digestive systems. Wormseed, or Chenopodium ambrosioides, is an herb found throughout South America, Mexico, and the United States. The Mayans gave wormseed its name after realizing its efficacy in dealing with intestinal enemies. A tea made from the leaves has been used to provide a cleansing effect and to help expel harmful organisms from the body. The seeds […]

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Harmful Organism Cleansing: The Health Benefits of Anamu

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 5, 2015

Brazilians call it anamu, Peruvians call it mucura, the English refer to it as garlic guinea weed. Whatever the name, anamu, or Petiveria alliacea, is native to many parts of South America, Mexico, Texas, Florida, and the Caribbean. Anamu has a strong, garlic-like odor and equally powerful therapeutic properties that have been used by herbal enthusiasts all over the world. (more…)

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